Kevin Pietersen, meanwhile, was left ruing his luck. There were a couple of good shouts that didn’t go his way, and more than a few edges or mishits failed to find fielders. The constant drizzle and overcast conditions dashed any hopes they might have had of getting some reverse swing with the old ball but, to their credit, England were able to keep India’s run-rate to under three an over. With the new ball almost due, and an early morning start in the offing, Day Two could still see the visitors claw their way back into this game.